Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Nash Lee Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
Independent pre-purchase roof surveys in Nash Lee. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- A ridge or slope that dips
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
Questions from Nash Lee
How do I find out if my home in Nash Lee is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you cover smaller places like Nash Lee?
Yes, Nash Lee is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Will you need to get into the loft?
Where we can, yes. From the roof space we can see staining, timbers and underlay. If we cannot get in, the report says so.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain does not usually stop a survey. High wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so we’ll agree a new date if the weather isn’t suitable.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
Pre-purchase roof survey in Nash Lee: what you get
Our packages start with the Basic Survey from £150, while Standard starts from £250 and Premium from £400, inc. VAT. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check. Premium adds thermal imaging, a drone inspection where it applies and an in-person consultation. Choose the level that suits the home you are buying. Every package comes with a written report, photos and recommendations. Typical surveys look at a ridge or slope that dips and standing water on a flat extension roof, on lead flashings and valleys, gutters and downpipes and flat-roofed extensions and dormers.
Older buildings in small places like Nash Lee may be listed or in a conservation area. If so, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so check with the council before work starts. Whether you’re buying or signing off new roofing, it’s worth knowing where you stand. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. It’s useful straight away, and a good reference for later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Where
- Nash Lee (HP17)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Ask when the roof was last worked on
- Ask whether there are papers for past roof work
- Ask the agent to make sure the loft hatch can be opened
- Give your solicitor a copy of the report
With Standard, you get a follow-up consultation, while Premium includes a consultation in person. Whichever package you choose, you can ask us what a finding means.
Check the roof from the garden and the street after a storm. Pieces of slate or tile in the garden mean something has moved. Small repairs done quickly stop bigger problems later.
DIY checks: what’s safe
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey.
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
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What this survey cannot tell you
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- A structural engineer’s report
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will recommend the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
- Gutters and downpipes
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Chimney stacks
Pre-purchase roof surveys around Nash Lee
Nash Lee is about 3 miles from RAF Halton. If the drone is used for your survey, the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions first. Some villages in Buckinghamshire still have thatched roofs. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Whether you’re buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St Peter and St Paul, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Nash Lee is about 4 miles south-east of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. Surveys in Nash Lee work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. We cover towns and villages across Buckinghamshire, large and small. Our Oxford page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for pre-purchase roof surveys: HP17. Neighbouring places we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys include Terrick (1 mile south), Chalkshire (1 mile south), North Lee (1 mile north-west), Butler's Cross (1 mile south) and Ellesborough (1 mile south). We also work in nearby towns such as Aylesbury (4 miles north-west), High Wycombe (10 miles south), Chesham (8 miles south-east), Marlow (13 miles south), Amersham (10 miles south-east) and Beaconsfield (12 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Nash Lee
We work in homes and buildings around The Russell Arms, among other places. Nash Lee’s nearest station is Stoke Mandeville station, roughly 1.4 miles north. Nearby you’ll also find Little Kimble Motte (1.5 miles south-west) and National Paralympic Heritage Centre (2.5 miles north). The countryside around Nash Lee includes Coombe Hill and Brush Hill Local Nature Reserve.
Why get it checked now?
The lender’s valuation is done for the lender, not for you. Its job is to check the property’s value for the mortgage, not at the condition of each slate and flashing. A roof survey is carried out for the buyer. In a small place like Nash Lee, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both with VAT included. We confirm the exact price before you book.
Why book us in Nash Lee
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Surveys seven days a week
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
What happens on the day
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes an hour or two at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. Somewhere as small as Nash Lee, access is frequently the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- Once your offer is accepted, you tell us the address and when you hope to exchange.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller, including the loft.
- We start outside, looking at the roof from ground level and from vantage points.
- Inside, we check the loft space and look at the roof from windows.
- You get a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations before you exchange.
Getting ready for the survey
- Check pets are kept safely away
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Arrange a survey
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or email us, let us know about the property and we’ll recommend the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
When to book a survey in Nash Lee
Flat roofs turn up on extensions, dormers, porches and garages. Felt flat roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, and standing water, blisters and splits are typical signs of ageing. They’re easy to overlook on a viewing, because many can only be seen from an upstairs window.
People typically book a survey when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
- Old water stains in the roof space
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
Landlords with a home close to Stoke Mandeville station may find that a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Before booking anyone
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report